Monthly Archive: August 2012
Exclusive: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Undergoes Major Revamp
Constellation has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of one of its biggest and most recognizable wine brands, Robert Mondavi Private Selection. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 31, 2012Gallo Gets Into Rum With New Shellback Brand
With its New Amsterdam gin and vodka and Camarena Tequila enjoying solid progress, wine giant E.&J. Gallo is set to enter another spirits category with the launch of Shellback rum. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 31, 2012News Briefs for August 31, 2012
•St. Helena, California-based C. Mondavi & Family is giving its CK Mondavi wine brand a packaging makeover, with the new version hitting the market in September. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 31, 2012Craft Brewing And Distilling News for August 31, 2012
•Akron, Ohio-based Thirsty Dog Brewing is currently in the process of expanding its capacity with the addition of five new fermenters. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 31, 2012Pernod Ricard Releases Leadership Succession Plan, As Full Year Sales Rise 8%
Alexandre Ricard has been appointed deputy CEO and chief operating officer of Pernod Ricard, paving the way for the 40-year-old executive to assume leadership of the company upon current CEO Pierre Pringuet’s retirement in 2015. Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 30, 2012Vintage Point Launches Ultra-Premium Cabernet Brand, Hypothesis
Sonoma-based wine marketer Vintage Point is launching a new ultra-premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon brand, Hypothesis ($40 a bottle). Continue reading →
Posted in News on August 30, 2012